Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Associate (PA) Program
Company: University of Montana
Location: Missoula
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Company Description The University of Montana
(UM) is a public R1 research university located in Missoula,
Montana, established in 1893. UM fosters a vibrant learning
community consisting of outdoor enthusiasts, scientists, artists,
writers, and more. The institution is committed to creating
knowledge, promoting active learning environments, and offering
education and training responsive to local and global needs. UM is
dedicated to personal development, workforce training, research,
and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on continuous
quality improvement and accountability. Position Description &
Responsibilities The University of Montana, College of Health, in
Missoula, Montana is seeking candidates for a full-time faculty
position in rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track)
for its developing Physician Associate (PA) Program. The University
of Montana PA Program is committed to collegial collaboration
amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program.
Core faculty in the PA Program will work closely with staff and
faculty and will be primarily responsible for assisting in the
administration of the program, including curriculum development,
delivery, and review. In addition to teaching assignments, other
responsibilities will include didactic and clinical course
coordination, oversight of clinical experiences, academic advising,
admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in
institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality
learning experiences for students, and evaluating students’
performance in cooperation with other faculty. Position Details
Tenurable Faculty: School of Physician Associate Studies Title:
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor; rank is dependent on
applicant’s qualification and experience. Schedule: Full-time, FTE
1.0 Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Health insurance, Mandatory Retirement Contribution,
Professional Development, Certification/Licensure reimbursement,
Wellness. Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching,
scholarship, and service. Qualifications · Must have knowledge of
educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles
and be able to administer, assess, and document programmatic
education trends and data. · Must have a minimum of 3 years of
clinical experience as a practicing provider. · Faculty shall be a
graduate of an accredited PA program (minimum master’s degree) or
have related health degree (MD/PhD/NP/DO). · Faculty shall maintain
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA) certification, if a physician assistant. · A current PA,
NP, MD, or DO license is required or eligibility to achieve
licensure within one (1) year of hire. · Possess knowledge and
proficiency of Microsoft Office software (e.g., SharePoint, Teams,
OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and be able
to stay current with emerging office technologies. · Proficient
with online meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom and/or other). Preferred
Qualifications · Previous teaching experience or preceptorship is
preferred. · Graduate of an accredited PA program (minimum master’s
degree) is preferred. For more information and to apply for the
position: https://apply.interfolio.com/180915
Keywords: University of Montana, Missoula , Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Associate (PA) Program, Education / Teaching , Missoula, Montana
